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The Complete Hack’s Guide to Refinishing Non-structural Carbon Fiber

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If you have a bit on your rig that is carbon fiber, or carbon fiber wrapped that has lost its luster, you can repair it easily. These instructions apply to non-structural carbon such as brake levers or bottle cages. The same instructions can be used on structural carbon also (such as frames, forks, seat posts, you name it), but I do not recommend it as you may be hiding damage that can wind up hurting you when it fails.

We have all probably seen carbon fiber brake levers. They look pretty, and they are pleasant to use (I like that they are not cold to the touch in winter). The problem is, you could probably scuff them up with a hard stare.

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